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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.60, 14.61 and 10.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.60, 14.61 and 10.15 is: 13.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.60 : 14.61 = 10.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.60/14.61 = 10.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.60x = 14.61 × 10.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.60x = 148.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148.29/10.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.99

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